Reports Report 7540lz (Event 7540-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7540-2021
Observer
NameJonathan F
Experience Level4/5
RemarksMy father is an amateur astronomer and I have been observing aircraft, spacecraft and atmospheric phenomena for over 30 years.
Location
AddressWhitakers, NC
Latitude36° 3' 58.03'' N (36.07°)
Longitude 77° 39' 13.17'' W (-77.65°)
Elevation34.22m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-11-10 21:08 EST
UT Date & Time2021-11-11 02:08 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle166°
Moving
Facing azimuth137.32°
First azimuth117.78°
First elevation79°
Last azimuth148.05°
Last elevation13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorGreen, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length15°
RemarksIt looked somewhat like smoke and was backlit by the moon.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe fragments barely lost any velocity in comparison to the main object. It looked a lot like a green Roman Candle coming toward me.